Ocean State Poll
The UNH Survey Center regularly conducts the Ocean State Poll, a survey of public opinion in the state of Rhode Island. The Ocean State Poll is an omnibus survey in which the Survey Center conducts its own research and interested groups, agencies, or organizations can purchase one or more questions. The Poll is conducted using the Ocean State Panel, a probability-based web panel of Rhode Island residents recruited by the Survey Center. Press releases from the Ocean State Poll written by the Survey Center can be found below.
Submissions from 2025
Majority in NH & Southern New England Plan to Eat Turkey for Thanksgiving, One in Six Traveling Outside of State 11/26/2025, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Islanders Worried About Prices of Everyday Goods, Winter Energy Costs 11/25/2025, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Island Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Muddied by High Number of Undecided Likely Voters 11/24/2025, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Islanders Divided on Sinking of Boats Off Venezuelan Coast, Oppose Overthrowing Maduro 11/19/2025, UNH Survey Center
One in Six Southern New England & NH Residents Bet on Sports at Least Sometimes 10/1/2025, UNH Survey Center
Trump Approval Low in Rhode Island; Many Fear Mass Shootings and Political Violence 9/30/2025, UNH Survey Center
Approval of McKee Remains Low in RI, Few Likely Democratic Primary Voters Back Him Against Foulkes 9/29/2025, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Islanders See Bad Times Ahead for State Economy 5/30/2025, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Islanders Not Happy with Governor McKee or President Trump 5/29/2025, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Island Disapproves of Trump Handling of War in Ukraine, Tariffs 3/27/2025, UNH Survey Center
Submissions from 2024
Economic Outlook Unchanged Among Rhode Islanders After 2024 Election 11/26/2024, UNH Survey Center
Rhode Islanders Had Easy Time Voting But Many GOP Voters Unsure Votes Accurately Counted 11/26/2024, UNH Survey Center
Harris Leads Trump in Rhode Island but Voters Unsure Who Will Win Presidency 11/3/2024, UNH Survey Center
Whitehouse Leads Morgan in Rhode Island Senate Race; Voters Likely to Reject Constitutional Convention 11/3/2024, UNH Survey Center
Whitehouse Leads Morgan in RI Senate Race; Voters Divided on Constitutional Convention Question 9/19/2024, UNH Survey Center
Harris Seen as Debate Victor, Holds Comfortable Lead Over Trump in Rhode Island 9/18/2024, UNH Survey Center
Most Rhode Islanders Feel State Headed in Wrong Direction, Disapprove of Governor McKee's Job Performance 7/18/2024, UNH Survey Center
Widespread Discontent with Personal Finances, Economy Among Rhode Islanders 5/24/2024, UNH Survey Center
Biden Comfortably Leads Trump in Rhode Island Despite Low Job Approval 5/23/2024, UNH Survey Center